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Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 42-4-1. Appointment of County and Municipal Jailers - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 331; Code 1868, § 392;...
§ 42-4-2. Oath and Bond of Jailers - Before commencing to carry out the duties of their office,...
§ 42-4-3. When Coroner to Act as Keeper of Jail - The county coroner shall be keeper of the jail when...
§ 42-4-4. Duties of Sheriff as to Jail Inmates; Designation of Inmate as Trusty; Failure to Comply With Code Section - History. Laws 1799, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 574; Laws 1810,...
§ 42-4-5. Cruelty to Inmates - History. Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 805; Code 1863, § 4367;...
§ 42-4-6. Confinement and Care of Tubercular Inmates; Crediting of Time Spent in Hospital or Institution Against Sentence - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 769, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 42-4-7. Maintenance of Inmate Record by Sheriff; Earned Time Allowances - History. Ga. L. 1877, p. 111, § 1; Code 1882,...
§ 42-4-8. Inquiry Into Contents of Inmate Record by Grand Jury; Failure to Comply With Code Section 42-4-7 - It shall be the duty of the grand jury, at...
§ 42-4-9. Conditions for Receipt of Federal Prisoners - The keeper of a county jail may decline to receive...
§ 42-4-10. Receipt of Additional Federal Prisoners After Initial Acceptance - If the keeper of the jail consents to receive a...
§ 42-4-11. Procedure for Transfer of Person in Custody Upon Change of Venue - In all cases in which a change of venue is...
§ 42-4-12. Penalty for Refusal by Officer to Receive Persons Charged With or Guilty of Offense - Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, any sheriff,...
§ 42-4-13. Possession of Drugs, Weapons, Alcohol, or Tobacco Products by Inmates - (3.1) “Inmate” means a prisoner, detainee, criminal suspect, immigration detainee,...
§ 42-4-14. “Illegal Alien” Defined; Determination of Nationality and Verification of Lawful Admission of Person Confined in a Jail Facility - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-14 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-15. Limitations on Medical Charges for Providing Emergency Medical Care Services to Individuals in Custody - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-15 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Conditions of Detention
§ 42-4-30. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 42-4-31. Required Safety and Security Measures - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 890, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 42-4-32. Sanitation and Health Requirements Generally; Meals; Inspections; Medical Treatment - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 890, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 42-4-33. Penalty for Violations of Article - Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of...
Article 3 - Medical Services for Inmates
§ 42-4-50. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-4-51. Information as to Inmate’s Health Insurance or Eligibility for Benefits; Access to Medical Services; Liability for Payment; Inmate’s Liability for Costs of Medical Care; Procedure for Recovery Against Inmate - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-51 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 4 - Deductions From Inmate Accounts for Expenses
§ 42-4-70. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-4-71. Deduction of Costs From Inmate’s Account for Destruction of Property, Medical Treatment, and Other Causes; Exception for Certain Medical Costs - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-71 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 5 - Regional Jail Authorities
§ 42-4-90. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 42-4-91. Statement of Authority; Policy of State - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-91 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-92. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 42-4-93. Creation of Authorities; Ordinance or Resolution Required; Agreement; Approval of Sheriff; Exemption From Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-93 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-94. Board of Directors; Members; Election of Officers; Expenses; Duties; Addition of Counties or Municipalities to Authority - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-94 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-95. Management Committee of County Regional Jail Authority; Management and Operation of Municipal Regional Jail Authority - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-95 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-96. Quorums; Voting Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-96 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-97. Powers of Authority - Each authority shall have all the powers necessary or convenient...
§ 42-4-98. Duties and Responsibilities of Sheriffs and Governing Bodies Imposed Upon Management Committee and Authority - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-98 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-99. Limitation on Liability of Members, Officers, or Employees - Except for willful or wanton misconduct, neither the members of...
§ 42-4-100. Bonds or Other Obligations; Requirements and Procedure for Issuance - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-100 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-101. Bonds or Other Obligations Not Indebtedness of State or Political Subdivision; Payment - No bonds or other obligations of and no indebtedness incurred...
§ 42-4-102. Construction of Article; Bonds Not Subject to Regulation Under Georgia Uniform Securities Act; Power of Counties and Municipalities to Activate Authorities - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-102 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-103. Operation and Finance Agreement Required; Withdrawal From Authority - History. Code 1981, § 42-4-103 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 42-4-104. Authority of County or Municipality to Establish and Maintain Jail or Jail-Holding Facility - Notwithstanding anything contained in this article, no participant county or...
§ 42-4-105. Immunity of Authorities From Liability - Regional jail authorities shall be carrying out an essential governmental...